*MANTON AND COMPANY BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

*MANTON AND COMPANY BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 8366. Cal. .470 Nitro express. 24″ Chopper lump bbls with full length serrated top rib with square shouldered dolls head extension, are engraved “Manton & Co. Gunmakers London & Calcutta 470 3-1/4 Solid Metal Case” on top of left bbl, and “By Appointment to H.E. The Viceroy” and “75 Grs Cordite 500 Grs Bullet” on top of right bbl. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with gold inlaid lines marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Silver bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 470 express and with SN. Sling eye is attached to bottom rib. Blued Webley long bar boxlock action is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved on rectangular gold plate). Action features pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Manton & Company” is on both sides. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Nicely streaked flesh-toned European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silvers type pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 24 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, as well as sling eye and silver oval engraved “F. J. M.” on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 10 lbs. 14.7 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Makers oak and leather case with shaped brass corners is embossed “S. G. Dayton. Media. PA” on lid. Interior is lined with maroon cloth with paper Manton & Co label. Accessories include 2-pc brass cleaning rod with bulbous ebony head, ebony handled chamber brush, square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, leather wallet with pull-through cleaner, various jags and brushes, and the key. There is also a target showing two bullet holes almost touching, and stating that they were shot with this rifle, using 500 grain trophy bonded Federal cartridges. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust blue, engraving considerably washed. Bbl matting is still good. All other metal parts retain most of a re-blue, which has silvered considerably on top lever and grip, again engraving washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, edges somewhat rounded. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent, sharp and bright. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is dark brown, showing cracking and rubs, has been stabilized. Straps and handle are good quality replacements. Interior cloth is fine, discolored and with some areas worn through from contact with bbls. Label is foxed, with a few cracks and rubs. Partitions are tight. Accessories are good. This would be a very good working rifle for Africa, in what is acknowledged as one of the best cartridges for dangerous game. 4-41963 MGM114 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1144	$14,662.50	MANTON AND COMPANY BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 8366. Cal. .470 Nitro express. 24″ Chopper lump bbls with full length serrated top rib with square shouldered dolls head extension, are engraved “Manton & Co. Gunmakers London & Calcutta 470 3-1/4 Solid Metal Case” on top of left bbl, and “By Appointment to H.E. The Viceroy” and “75 Grs Cordite 500 Grs Bullet” on top of right bbl. Rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight with gold inlaid lines marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Silver bead front sight with flip-up porcelain night bead is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 470 express and with SN. Sling eye is attached to bottom rib. Blued Webley long bar boxlock action is fitted with automatic safety (SAFE relief engraved on rectangular gold plate). Action features pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 60% coverage well cut shaded scroll. “Manton & Company” is on both sides. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang, which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Nicely streaked flesh-toned European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over Silvers type pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 24 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, as well as sling eye and silver oval engraved “F. J. M.” on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 10 lbs. 14.7 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Makers oak and leather case with shaped brass corners is embossed “S. G. Dayton. Media. PA” on lid. Interior is lined with maroon cloth with paper Manton & Co label. Accessories include 2-pc brass cleaning rod with bulbous ebony head, ebony handled chamber brush, square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, leather wallet with pull-through cleaner, various jags and brushes, and the key. There is also a target showing two bullet holes almost touching, and stating that they were shot with this rifle, using 500 grain trophy bonded Federal cartridges. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust blue, engraving considerably washed. Bbl matting is still good. All other metal parts retain most of a re-blue, which has silvered considerably on top lever and grip, again engraving washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, edges somewhat rounded. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent, sharp and bright. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is dark brown, showing cracking and rubs, has been stabilized. Straps and handle are good quality replacements. Interior cloth is fine, discolored and with some areas worn through from contact with bbls. Label is foxed, with a few cracks and rubs. Partitions are tight. Accessories are good. This would be a very good working rifle for Africa, in what is acknowledged as one of the best cartridges for dangerous game. 4-41963 MGM114 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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